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Minecraft documentary - An Indie Game's Impact

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To see the documentary, visit http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-03/07/minecraft-documentary

The video is 22 minutes long.

"Of all the videogame industry's tremendous success stories, Minecraft might very well be the most remarkable.

The blocky indie game created a whirlwind last year, selling more than a million copies as gamers took an instant liking to its do-it-yourself charm and functionality.

But why did Minecraft catch fire? Can we learn anything from its massive success? What kind of impact will it have on the future of independent gaming?"



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